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World Service,29 Jan 2024,40 mins

The secret life of Eva B: Pakistan’s first woman of hip-hop

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Eva B’s music has reached millions and even been featured in a Marvel miniseries, but when she first started out, she was a teenager creating songs in her bedroom in Karachi – and doing it in secret. Being Pakistan’s first female rapper was not easy to hide, especially when Eva got the chance to perform on the country’s biggest TV show. Millions were watching – including her own family. Would they figure out her undercover life? Presenter: Mobeen Azhar Producer: Maryam Maruf Voiceover: Anna Baig Get in touch: [email protected] or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707 (Image: Illustration of Eva B. Credit: Hanifa F. Abdul Hameed/Naughty Horses Records)

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